pandemic
In Iran, slow vaccinations fuel anger in unending pandemic
Middle East
August 11, 2021
In Iran, slow vaccinations fuel anger in unending pandemic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranians are suffering through yet another surge in the coronavirus pandemic — their country’s…
Pandemic prompts changes in how future teachers are trained
World
August 10, 2021
Pandemic prompts changes in how future teachers are trained
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Before last year, a one-credit technology course for students pursuing master’s degrees in education at the…
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad halves half-year loss to $400 mn
Middle East
August 10, 2021
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad halves half-year loss to $400 mn
DUBAI, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways on Tuesday said its core operating losses halved in the first…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 83 new cases, 7 deaths on Monday
Egypt
August 10, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 83 new cases, 7 deaths on Monday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Monday reported 83 new coronavirus cases, seven deaths, and 71 recoveries. A…
Bangladesh vaccinating Rohingya refugees amid virus surge
World
August 10, 2021
Bangladesh vaccinating Rohingya refugees amid virus surge
DHAKA,Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s government and aid agencies started vaccinating Rohingya refugees Tuesday as a virus surge raises health risks…
US turns to social media influencers to boost vaccine rates
World
August 10, 2021
US turns to social media influencers to boost vaccine rates
DENVER (AP) — As a police sergeant in a rural town, Carlos Cornejo isn’t the prototypical social media influencer. But…
Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards worry college officials
World
August 9, 2021
Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards worry college officials
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — As the delta variant of the coronavirus sweeps across the United States, a growing…
Iran says one person dying of COVID-19 every two minutes
Middle East
August 9, 2021
Iran says one person dying of COVID-19 every two minutes
DUBAI, Aug 9 (Reuters) – One person is now dying from COVID-19 every two minutes in Iran, state TV said…
Saudi Arabia opens Umrah pilgrimage to vaccinated worshipers from abroad – SPA
Middle East
August 8, 2021
Saudi Arabia opens Umrah pilgrimage to vaccinated worshipers from abroad – SPA
CAIRO, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia will gradually begin receiving Umrah pilgrimage requests from abroad for vaccinated pilgrims starting…
Explainer: Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants
World
August 8, 2021
Explainer: Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants
CHICAGO, Aug 8 (Reuters) – The continued spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has spawned a Greek alphabet of variants –…